Samsung

Staff Engineer, SSD Qualification

Samsung$163K — $253K *
Enterprise Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's in Computer Science or related field with 10+ years experience, or Master's with 8+ years preferred.
  • Experience with storage protocols such as NVMe, PCIe, SAS, SATA, or Fibre Channel.
  • Familiarity with protocol analyzers like LeCroy, SerialTek, or Xgig for system performance analysis.
  • Proficiency in server operating systems and system debug tools.
  • Knowledge of enterprise storage/server system technologies.
  • Expertise in storage test tools and bug management.
  • Scripting experience in Perl, Shell, or Python.

Responsibilities

  • Manage enterprise server infrastructure and conduct customer qualification tests.
  • Execute qualification of enterprise SSDs in customer systems.
  • Communicate with team leads to understand and report on qualification processes.
  • Coordinate with internal and customer test engineers to meet qualification schedules.
  • Triage test failures and conduct initial failure analysis.
  • Provide feedback to improve functional test coverage based on qualification results.
  • Assist in triaging customer field issues for timely resolutions.
  • Identify automation opportunities to enhance existing test frameworks.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.
  • 401k with employer contributions.
  • Charitable giving match and community involvement opportunities.
  • 4+ weeks of paid time off annually, plus holidays and sick leave.
  • Support for various family needs, including fertility and adoption assistance.
  • Mental wellness support with free therapy sessions and on-demand apps.
  • Onsite café and gym, along with virtual fitness classes.
  • Flexible work environment promoting work-life balance.
Full Job Description
Please Note:

To provide the best candidate experience amidst our high application volumes, each candidate is limited to 10 applications across all open jobs within a 6-month period.

At the Technology Enabling Development Lab (TED), our core development focus is the host interface firmware layer that sits in the intersection of system software and flash management firmware. This key host interface firmware technology drives Samsung's breakthrough V-NAND technology and enables our customers to power performance-oriented, demanding, enterprise-class applications ranging from hyper-scale data centers, to big data processing, to software defined virtualized storage arrays and infrastructures.

We are looking for a dynamic, self-motivated, experienced engineer to architect and lead functional test coverage and test methodologies for NVMe SSDs.

Location: Daily onsite presence at our San Jose headquarters in alignment with our Flexible Work policy.

What You'll Do
  • Manage Enterprise server infrastructure, execute Customer Qual tests and debug failures
  • Execution of enterprise SSD qualifications in customer systems.
  • Communicate with team lead to understand qualification processes and test plans. Report status of qualifications and manage customer expectations.
  • Coordinate with internal team and customer test engineers to execute qual plans as per schedule. Teams will be both local and remote.
  • Triage test failures and do a first level FA. Design and execute experiments to root cause defects and verify fixes in coordination with development teams.
  • Provide feedback to functional test teams on issues seen in customer quals to better functional test coverage.
  • Contribute in Triaging customer field issues and provide support for timely resolution of customer issues.
  • Identify automation opportunities and help Automation team to continue to improve and add to the existing framework.

What You Bring
  • BS in Computer Science or related technical field with 10+ years of system level testing or development of enterprise servers and enterprise storage systems experience or MS with 8+ years preferred.
  • Experience with at least storage protocol like NVMe/PCIe, SAS, SATA, Fibre Channel
  • Familiar with one of protocol analyzers like LeCroy, SerialTek, or Xgig System or device level performance analysis
  • Proficiency in server operating systems especially system debug tools such as system logs.
  • Knowledge of enterprise storage/server system technologies.
  • Expertise in storage test tools such as performance benchmarks, IO stress tools, protocol certifications, Test execution and bug management tools.
  • Scripting experience such as in Perl, Shell or Python
  • Experience with SSD or HDD testing
  • NetApp/HPE/Dell/IBM System Experience
  • You're inclusive, adapting your style to the situation and diverse global norms of our people.
  • An avid learner, you approach challenges with curiosity and resilience, seeking data to help build understanding.
  • You're collaborative, building relationships, humbly offering support and openly welcoming approaches.
  • Innovative and creative, you proactively explore new ideas and adapt quickly to change.


What We OfferThe pay range below is for all roles at this level across all US locations and functions. Pay within this range varies by work location and may also depend on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. We also offer incentive opportunities that reward employees based on individual and company performance.

This is in addition to our diverse package of benefits centered around the wellbeing of our employees and their loved ones. In addition to the usual Medical/Dental/Vision/401k, our inclusive rewards plan empowers our people to care for their whole selves. An investment in your future is an investment in ours.

Give Back With a charitable giving match and frequent opportunities to get involved, we take an active role in supporting the community.
Enjoy Time Away You'll start with 4+ weeks of paid time off a year, plus holidays and sick leave, to rest and recharge.
Care for Family Whatever family means to you, we want to support you along the way-including a stipend for fertility care or adoption, medical travel support, and virtual vet care for your fur babies.
Prioritize Emotional Wellness With on-demand apps and free confidential therapy sessions, you'll have support no matter where you are.
Stay Fit Eating well and being active are important parts of a healthy life. Our onsite Café and gym, plus virtual classes, make it easier.
Embrace Flexibility Benefits are best when you have the space to use them. That's why we facilitate a flexible environment so you can find the right balance for you.

Base Pay Range

$163,000-$253,000 USD

About Samsung

Samsung is a South Korean multinational conglomerate that specializes in electronics, appliances, and telecommunications equipment. The company was founded in 1938 and is headquartered in Suwon, South Korea. Samsung is one of the largest electronics companies in the world, with operations in over 80 countries. The company's products include smartphones, TVs, home appliances, and semiconductors. Samsung is committed to sustainability and has implemented several initiatives to reduce its environmental impact, such as using renewable energy and reducing waste. The company is also involved in several philanthropic initiatives, such as supporting education and healthcare programs.
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